KERBSIDE COLLECTION SERVICE TO INCLUDE PAPER AND CARDBOARD

From May 1, 2021, Banana Shire residents will be able to recycle their cardboard and paper as Council introduces a new service as part of its kerbside collection.

Mayor Nev Ferrier said that this new service will provide multiple benefits.

“Approximately 30-35% of all waste going to the Shire’s manned and unmanned landfills, from both kerbside and transfer station collection, is cardboard and paper,” he said.

“Currently these recyclables are sent to landfill which reduces the lifespan of the space.

“By avoiding recyclable cardboard and paper going into the Shire’s diminishing landfill, Council will be able to extend its capacity and life.”

Mayor Ferrier added that there would be no additional cost to ratepayers for the new service.

“The cost savings to Council through reducing this particular material in landfill will offset the cost of the new kerbside collection service.

“It is important that residents remember, however, to only place recyclable cardboard and paper in their new bins, as contamination will impact the recycling process.

“We will work further with the community to ensure residents are aware of what can and can’t be placed in the bins as the project progresses.”
 

A blue-lidded bin will be provided to residents and collected fortnightly, with the material deposited at the Biloela and Taroom Waste Transfer Stations. Residents will also be able to deposit excess cardboard at these locations.

Council will provide industrial bins for waste transfer stations that do not have designated cardboard compactor services.